Grand Complications: 50 Guitars and 50 Stories from Inlay Artist William "Grit"

Description: Grand Complications: 50 Guitars and 50 Stories from Inlay Artist William "Grit" Laskin Hardcover – November 15, 2016by Grit Laskin (Author) 02300000 William (Grit) Laskin is a master guitarmaker, a musician and songwriter, an artist and a storyteller. For more than forty-five years, he’s been hand-building guitars for such luminaries as Stan Rogers, Jesse Cook, Rik Emmett, and k.d. lang, inlaying many of these instruments with his personalized designs. No two are alike, and their starting points are as varied as the people who play them.Grand Complications is the story behind the story of fifty of these original designs from 2003 to the present. It is a look inside Laskin’s creative process—how he teases out a client’s interests and intentions, how he develops and refines his ideas, and how he brings them to life in his mind and on paper.From “Short Stories” that fill only the headstock of a guitar to full narratives that run the length of the neck, each inspired design is the product of research, deep thinking, and a little alchemy. Featured here are projects ranging from an homage to John Lennon to a paean to humpback whales to a tribute to the fall of the Berlin Wall.A member of the Order of Canada, winner of the Saidye Bronfman Award for Excellence (Canada’s most prestigious craft award), and founder of Borealis Records, Laskin is a true craftsman and his insights make fascinating reading for lovers of art, music—and the creative process. Please ask any questions and examine all photos carefully prior to initiating a purchase or making an offer. I don't accept returns unless the item arrives to you damaged or not as described in the original listing (refer to eBay return policy). If a return becomes necessary the buyer will be responsible for the return shipping cost. I’m happy to provide extra photos and answer any questions you might have to the best of my knowledge! Prompt payment is always appreciated and my shipping is quick! If you have problems with your order please contact me and we will find an appropriate solution. Great customer experience and positive feedback for both the buyer and myself is my goal! Thanks for looking and have a blessed day!

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